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• Scientists count elephants from space with satellites and computer smarts - CNET

  19-01-2021 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  The world's largest land animal is still hard to monitor in the wild, but satellites could make it easier.
  
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• Nvidia Shield gets update to work with PS5's DualSense, new Xbox controllers - CNET

  19-01-2021 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  Your next-gen controllers can now be used to play games on your Nvidia Shield.
  
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• YouTube extends Trump's suspension for at least another week - CNET

  19-01-2021 23:46 via cnet.com
  
  The decision was made "in light of concerns about the ongoing potential for violence."
  
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• Netflix's Lupin is its most popular show in more than a year - CNET

  19-01-2021 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  The French heist series is drawing the biggest audience for a Netflix show since The Witcher more than a year ago.
  
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• Samsung goes retro with Galaxy Buds Pro cases that look like your old flip phone - CNET

  19-01-2021 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  Unfortunately, you may not be able to snag one of these limited accessories. But you can still admire the pictures.
  
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• 19 best TV shows to binge on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  19-01-2021 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a great show to watch tonight? Let's round up Amazon's best gems.
  
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• 20 of the best movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

  19-01-2021 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  Don't know what to watch on Amazon tonight? Let's round up some of its best gems.
  
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• HP’s new CTO hails from Xerox PARC, home of the PC

  19-01-2021 23:17 via zdnet.com
  
  HP pledged Kurtoglu will oversee a “renewed commitment to cutting-edge research and innovation.”
  
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• Third stimulus check should arrive sooner than later. Here's what we know today - CNET

  19-01-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS and US Treasury can't send any more checks, at least not automatically. Here's how that impacts your payment, depending on how you get your money.
  
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• Amazon Smile lets shoppers raise funds for Oath Keepers charity groups - CNET

  19-01-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  The nonprofits share a name with Oath Keepers, a national extremist group whose members allegedly participated in the Capitol riots.
  
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• Amazon Smile lets shoppers raise funds for Oath Keepers and Three Percent charity groups - CNET

  19-01-2021 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  The nonprofits share a name with Oath Keepers, a national extremist group whose members allegedly participated in the Capitol riots.
  
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• Best Buy's 4-day sale: The 5 best Intel Evo 2-in-1 laptop deals we've found - CNET

  19-01-2021 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  Save up to $300 on modern, convertible ultraporables from Dell, HP or Lenovo during Best Buy's sale that runs through Thursday.
  
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• Trump delivers farewell speech in video posted ahead of Biden's inauguration - CNET

  19-01-2021 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  Donald Trump has addressed the nation for the last time as president.
  
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• Feeling lucky? Netflix will just pick something for you if you can't decide

  19-01-2021 22:58 via zdnet.com
  
  In its quarterly report, Netflix told investors it no longer sees a need to borrow to finance ongoing operations, given that it is generating more cash than previously expected.
  
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• Awareness isn’t enough -- it’s time for security leaders to change behaviors

  19-01-2021 22:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Learn what you need to do to move beyond perfunctory awareness and training programs to change behavior and instill a security culture (the ABC of security).
  
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• Biden's inauguration on Wednesday: Start time, schedule, performances, how to watch - CNET

  19-01-2021 22:32 via cnet.com
  The Jan. 20 Inauguration ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden will have tightened security, a virtual processional and celebrity appearances by Tom Hanks, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake and more. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• The best place to buy tires online for 2021 - Roadshow

  19-01-2021 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Buying tires can be a daunting and costly task. We've put together a list of the best places to buy tires online and what you should look for when shopping.
  
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• Meet Stellantis: FCA's Dodge, Jeep, Ram and PSA's Peugeot, Citroen make one big family - Roadshow

  19-01-2021 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group are no longer. Long live Stellantis.
  
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• Netflix subscribers soar past 200 million member milestone - CNET

  19-01-2021 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix's growth cements its dominance of subscription streaming, picking back up again after slowing to a crawl in the summer.
  
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• The best Xbox gaming headset for 2021 - CNET

  19-01-2021 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a new headset for your Xbox One or Xbox Series X? Here are our current top picks, from basic budget models that cost less than $50 to high-end, feature-packed powerhouses.
  
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• How to watch SpaceX launch dozens of satellites on a rocket ride-share Thursday - CNET

  19-01-2021 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk's space company could send nearly 100 satellites to orbit in a single go this week.
  
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• Best drones for 2021 - CNET

  19-01-2021 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to know before you take off.
  
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• Your stimulus check could still be in the mail. Here's how you can track it with the USPS - CNET

  19-01-2021 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS deadline to send out second stimulus payments has passed, but yours may be on the way. Use this postal service tool to track your stimulus check right to your mailbox, so you don't accidentally throw it away.
  
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• Super Bowl game plan: Order your party staples online - CNET

  19-01-2021 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  Wings, pizza, cupcakes, beef and beer. You can order everything you need for the big game online.
  
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• The best beard trimmers for 2021: Wahl, Remington and Brio make the cut - CNET

  19-01-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Letting your beard grow in for the new year? These beard trimmers can help you keep it tidy.
  
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• Logitech raises outlook amid continuous remote work sales boom

  19-01-2021 21:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Logitech continues to benefit from the shift to remote work and online learning, reporting (once again​) explosive sales growth across its product line.
  
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• 2021 Nissan Armada updates add a couple grand to the price - Roadshow

  19-01-2021 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  Nissan's hulking SUV is back with some fresh looks, and now we know how much the beast costs.
  
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• The rugged Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch is on sale for $100, lowest price ever - CNET

  19-01-2021 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  That's down from $140 and an all-time low. Dino-mite!
  
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• Where will you get the COVID-19 vaccine? Target, Walmart, Walgreens, Disneyland, more - CNET

  19-01-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The US has administered more than 14 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. When it's time to get your shot, it's important to know where to go.
  
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• Best mattress for 2021: Casper, Nectar, Purple and more - CNET

  19-01-2021 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Finding the best mattresses, especially online, is no easy task. Luckily, I did it for you.
  
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• Presidential pardons: How they work, who's on Trump's clemency list in his final day in office? - CNET

  19-01-2021 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  The president has one day left in office and plans to pardon a number of people before he leaves.
  
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• Presidential pardons: How they work, who's on Trump's clemency list his final day in office? - CNET

  19-01-2021 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  The president has one day left in office and plans to pardon a number of people before he leaves.
  
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• Best soundbar for 2021: Yamaha, Roku, Vizio, JBL and more - CNET

  19-01-2021 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  A soundbar can make a big improvement to your TV watching, and they're more convenient and affordable than a surround-sound system. Here are our favorites.
  
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• Stimulus checks: Delivery update, rebate credit, eligibility, income limit, third check timing - CNET

  19-01-2021 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  When did the IRS stop sending out the $600 stimulus checks? How can you claim your missing money now? What is Biden's proposal for a third stimulus check? We have answers for these questions and more.
  
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• Malwarebytes said it was hacked by the same group who breached SolarWinds

  19-01-2021 20:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Malwarebytes becomes fourth major security firm targeted by attackers after Microsoft, FireEye, and CrowdStrike.
  
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• Best mattresses for back pain in 2021 - CNET

  19-01-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Waking up with back pain? These mattresses combine comfort and support for a restful night and a pain-free morning
  
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• State Department says China's repression of Uighurs is 'genocide' - CNET

  19-01-2021 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  Suppliers for tech giants have been accused of using forced Uighur labor in their factories.
  
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• Biden eviction moratorium: What renters should know if ban extends to Sept. 30 - CNET

  19-01-2021 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  The current eviction ban in place expires Jan. 31. But President-elect Joe Biden wants extend it for eight more months.
  
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• iFixit's says teardown of AirPods Max made competitors look like toys - CNET

  19-01-2021 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  The tech site opened up Apple's high-end headphones and came away impressed with the engineering.
  
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• iFixit says teardown of AirPods Max made competitors look like toys - CNET

  19-01-2021 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  The tech site opened up Apple's high-end headphones and came away impressed with the engineering.
  
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• Scientist calls fossilized assassin bug private parts 'a rare treat' - CNET

  19-01-2021 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  A stunningly well-preserved 50-million-year-old fossil is giving insights into insect history.
  
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• Covid in Wales: No grant despite NHS app isolation request

  19-01-2021 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Miller was told to isolate through the NHS Covid-19 app, but received no financial help.
  
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• One week with Apple Fitness Plus: Beating my lockdown weight gain - CNET

  19-01-2021 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  I'm just getting started with Apple's new workout app, and already the pounds are dropping.
  
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• GitHub apologizes for firing employee who warned of Capitol attack Nazi link

  19-01-2021 19:20 via theguardian.com
  
  Technology firm admits ‘significant errors of judgment’Employee, who is Jewish, posted in company chat roomGitHub, a technology firm owned by Microsoft, apologized on Sunday for what its COO, Erica Brescia, called “significant errors in judgment” following outrage that it had fired an employee, who is Jewish, for warning that “Nazis” were among the pro-Donald Trump mob who attacked the US Capitol on 6 January. Related: How US police failed to stop the rise of
  
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• Direct deposit with the IRS: 3 big benefits, and how to sign up in Tax Season 2020 - CNET

  19-01-2021 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS will let you set up a direct deposit account that goes directly to your bank account. This may be the ideal year to do it.
  
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• The healthiest meal delivery for 2021: Sun Basket, Home Chef, Freshly and more compared - CNET

  19-01-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  These nutritious meal kits and meal delivery services will help you ignite your own nutrition revolution in 2021.
  
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• Facebook improves alternative text photo descriptions for blind, visually-impaired users - CNET

  19-01-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The feature can now recognize landmarks, activities and types of animals.
  
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• Facebook improves alt text photo descriptions for blind, visually impaired users - CNET

  19-01-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The feature can now recognize landmarks, activities and types of animals.
  
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• SpaceX Starship SN9 reloads its Raptors ahead of high-altitude flight - CNET

  19-01-2021 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  SN9 is on deck to boldly follow in the footsteps of SN8, which bravely sacrificed itself in the name of iteration.
  
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• 'Anti-Facebook' MeWe social network adds 2.5 million new members in one week

  19-01-2021 18:50 via zdnet.com
  
  People all over the world are leaving Facebook and Twitter and privacy-first social network MeWe is scooping these disaffected users up onto its platform.
  
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